Thanks dev. This was made to commemorate how awesome he was. As angry as I am, I feel the need to remind everyone that having a father is a wonderful thing, and it can be very easy to lose sight of that. Hug your dads.

I appreciate the sympathy dudes, but it is really not necessary. I'm trying very hard to not become the spectacle of a pity party (in real life, as well as here). I'm sure many of you have dads that rule, and in light of mine killing himself, I cannot fathom having the opportunity to appreciate yours, but not making the effort. Many of you still have the chance to call your dad just to tell him you love him, or crack a few beers and watch the game, or just talk about how much you both fucking hate ben roethlisbergr. I would hate for any of you to squander such a massive privilege.

Ha, I feel you on that Blake. The problem I have is that I haven't exactly been stable the last few days. I don't think my functioning alcoholism is going to help right now. But god damn, I want whiskey.

haha yea being a functioning alcoholic definitely has its ups and downs. I'm a whiskey drinker as well, but for some reason in airports I usually go for long islands or bloody marys. Once I'm on the flight I switch to Dewars and soda.

but to get back on point yes it might be best to stay sober today dude.

Nothing better than crown/jack and coke. Ironically, those were my dad's favorites. He ruled in every aspect except for his slightly wonky eye, due to shooting a bottle rocket in it when he was 15. You doing well my man?

i'm honestly trying to grow closer to mine, he works nights and consequently sleeps most of the day. on top of the fact that i don't know my actual father (adopted), i'm kind of fucked up when it comes to this whole thing. i'm literally not used to talking with him..

Thanks guys. I took care of what I needed to (regarding his remains, his belongings, his mom and brother, etc) while I was in Phoenix and San Diego. I'm burnt out. Extremely ready to go home and get back to my normal life. You dudes better hug the fuck out of your dads!